Watch Botafogo vs. Bahia: Lineups, Match Details, and Referee Info
The upcoming match between Botafogo and Bahia is set to be a crucial encounter in the Brazilian Campeonato. Scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 21:30, this game will take place at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Both teams enter the match tied with 40 points, making it a “six-point duel” as they vie for a spot in the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
Match Details
- Date: October 1, 2025
- Time: 21:30
- Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
Current Standings
Botafogo holds the fifth position due to a better goal difference compared to Bahia. Recent performance shows Botafogo with only one victory in their last five matches, intensifying the need for a win to improve their standing.
Team Insights
Botafogo
Botafogo’s head coach, Davide Ancelotti, welcomed back starters Alexander Barboza and Kaio Pantaleão after their suspensions. However, Matheus Martins will miss the match due to a yellow card suspension. Key injuries also impact the team, with several players sidelined:
- Neto: right thigh injury
- Bastos: left knee surgery
- Alex Telles: left knee pain
- Danilo: muscle injury
- Álvaro Montoro: selection duty (Argentina U-20)
- Jordan Barrera: selection duty (Colombia U-20)
- Nathan Fernandes: right forearm fracture
- Joaquín Correa: muscle injury
Bahia
Bahia comes into the match with a recent win against Palmeiras after a streak of four games without victory. However, they will face significant challenges with eight players unavailable due to injuries and suspensions.
- Acevedo: suspended
- João Paulo: injured
- Kanu: injured
- David Duarte: injured
- Erick: injured
- Caio Alexandre: injured
- Erick Pula: injured
- Ruan Pablo: injured
Jean Lucas returns from suspension, providing a boost to the squad’s morale.
Ticketing Information
Despite expectations of low attendance, Botafogo is promoting a “Promotional Ticket” offer. Fans can purchase one full-price ticket and receive another for free, allowing a maximum of four tickets per customer. Tickets are available at botafogo.com.br/ingresso and at the Nilton Santos Stadium box office, open from 11:00 to 19:00.
Broadcast Information
The match will be broadcasted on Globo in several states, including Rio de Janeiro and Bahia. Additionally, the game will be available nationwide through the Premiere channel.
Officials for the Match
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Referee | Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG) |
| Assistant 1 | Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) |
| Assistant 2 | Celso Luiz da Silva (MG) |
| Fourth Official | Gustavo Ervino Bauermann (SC) |
| VAR | Thiago Duarte Peixoto (SP) |
This matchup represents a pivotal moment for both clubs as they strive to secure a place in the upcoming Copa Libertadores. The outcome will not only impact their standings but could also reshape their respective seasons.
